Rancher owner here. You are correct - Ranchers are excellent. Honda ATVs, in general, are excellent. Great quality. I also own a Polaris Sportsman 570... love it too. They are just very different. Can't go wrong with a Rancher though. Mine is a 2019, so I don't have the new reverse lever - while I have no issue with the other style of RED lever, I can see where the new engineering can benefit people, especially when plowing. I have the IRS version with DCT and love that I can switch between electric shift and fully automatic. It's a lot of fun. I like your videos.You've got some really cool places to ride. Keep up the good work.
@@futurechamp2 The IRS is excellent. It smooths out the ride considerably. It is a good fit for my style of riding, which is trail riding and sight seeing. I don't see myself ever going back to a straight axle.
@@futurechamp2 im so happy you have looked at my channel and that you are asking someone else there opinion. I do not in any way know everything. This is all just my opinion. But I do agree with him the IRS is more smooth but it’s not as reliable as the solid rear axle . That my opinion .
I've always been a Yamaha guy. My grandfather had an 89 Big Bear 350 and I put the miles on that for years. First time my thumb touched the throttle I was 4yo and I pretty much never got off it until he sold it to his brother when I was 14. He had it for another 6-8 years that I know of. One hell of a machine that was. Love the Grizzlies too but I've been drawn towards Honda lately and this is the one I'd like to get. Would like a bigger machine but I can't afford it. One thing I noticed also is when you look at all the makes. The 400cc-450cc machines have a starting price of at least $600-$700 more than the 420 Rancher. Most are $1000 more @ starting price. Not sure what the actual dealer price comparison would be.
I was also a big Yamaha fan . I had 2003 kodiak 400 and drove that forever and a Yfz 450 and wife had a 250 dirts bike . I’ve also tried polaris but this is my first Honda . I got mine then 3 members of my family got there’s . They could see I did my research lol 😂 can’t go wrong with Honda . Consider subscribing and please let your friends know . Lord knows i need subs
The new yamahas aren't made like they used to be, I'm a huge yamaha fan and I've still got a old big bear in the shed and I went to buy a new 450 kodiak and I ended up picking the 420 rancher instead
Yep. My 2016 Rancher is great on fuel too. I use mine year around as a tool to haul split firewood and yard tools in the Summer, pull logs from the woodland in the Spring and plow my driveway during Winter and I only fill it up twice a year.
Been years now that ran both . Honestly only difference to me is the locking front diff , and I’ve used mine one time in two years lol 😂, but I do not have a fav . I’d buy both , like I said only difference is that locker and some specs like height and width and weight .
@@ArizonaKid Hello, thank you very much for your prompt response and your honesty! The truth is that thanks to your videos I have learned a lot about ATV's and I only had that doubt... Thank you for your honesty! Greetings from Alexandria Virginia.
Was never mine , I stored for my nephew and we ride together. He still has and will maybe do a video update on miles and how it’s doing. . He isn’t good about maintenance and it’s still running strong !! Just goes to show ya how tuff Hondas are
Hey man I need your opinion! I have been offered to trade in my Rancher 2000 350 ES for a brand new Rancher 2020 420 EPS foot shift. I would pay 4200$ in exchange (will get 3700$ for the 350ES and the 420 FM is 7780 $) should I do it?
I have a few ranchers in my fleet.. Just bought a new 24 last weeks.. Love my hondas
I'm going to pick up a new 2024 Honda Rancher 4x4 ES model today right after work
Outstanding, wanna send some pics on my Instagram?? It’s Arizonakidatv. No pressure but I’d like to see it
Rancher owner here. You are correct - Ranchers are excellent. Honda ATVs, in general, are excellent. Great quality. I also own a Polaris Sportsman 570... love it too. They are just very different. Can't go wrong with a Rancher though. Mine is a 2019, so I don't have the new reverse lever - while I have no issue with the other style of RED lever, I can see where the new engineering can benefit people, especially when plowing.
I have the IRS version with DCT and love that I can switch between electric shift and fully automatic. It's a lot of fun.
I like your videos.You've got some really cool places to ride. Keep up the good work.
Lon R. how do you like the IRS compared to the straight shaft?
@@futurechamp2 The IRS is excellent. It smooths out the ride considerably. It is a good fit for my style of riding, which is trail riding and sight seeing. I don't see myself ever going back to a straight axle.
@@lar.4997 Thank you. I'm excited to get one!
@@futurechamp2 im so happy you have looked at my channel and that you are asking someone else there opinion. I do not in any way know everything. This is all just my opinion. But I do agree with him the IRS is more smooth but it’s not as reliable as the solid rear axle . That my opinion .
All good points! I’m glad they’re things you like about the Honda. Of course they have the reliability. Thanks for the video my friend!
KC , good to hear from ya buddy 😊 Hope everyone is healthy and safe . Look foreword to next video of yours . Keep the powder dry 😉
Great information thanks
I've got the 2024 Honda Rancher 420 4x4 es in green I'm liking it a lot
My nephew still rides his as u can see in my second to last video he even tow my foreman with his rancher . Foreman broke down ouch
I've always been a Yamaha guy. My grandfather had an 89 Big Bear 350 and I put the miles on that for years. First time my thumb touched the throttle I was 4yo and I pretty much never got off it until he sold it to his brother when I was 14. He had it for another 6-8 years that I know of. One hell of a machine that was. Love the Grizzlies too but I've been drawn towards Honda lately and this is the one I'd like to get. Would like a bigger machine but I can't afford it. One thing I noticed also is when you look at all the makes. The 400cc-450cc machines have a starting price of at least $600-$700 more than the 420 Rancher. Most are $1000 more @ starting price. Not sure what the actual dealer price comparison would be.
I was also a big Yamaha fan . I had 2003 kodiak 400 and drove that forever and a Yfz 450 and wife had a 250 dirts bike . I’ve also tried polaris but this is my first Honda . I got mine then 3 members of my family got there’s . They could see I did my research lol 😂 can’t go wrong with Honda . Consider subscribing and please let your friends know . Lord knows i need subs
The new yamahas aren't made like they used to be, I'm a huge yamaha fan and I've still got a old big bear in the shed and I went to buy a new 450 kodiak and I ended up picking the 420 rancher instead
Great all around tire in my opinion! Have a 2021 rancher and they do everything right👍
Awesome video
I noticed my 16 is really good on fuel!
Ya , they seem to do well with fuel ⛽️
Yep. My 2016 Rancher is great on fuel too. I use mine year around as a tool to haul split firewood and yard tools in the Summer, pull logs from the woodland in the Spring and plow my driveway during Winter and I only fill it up twice a year.
Good video 👍
great video! In your personal opinion, which is better, the 420 Rancher or the 520 Foreman and why?
Been years now that ran both . Honestly only difference to me is the locking front diff , and I’ve used mine one time in two years lol 😂, but I do not have a fav . I’d buy both , like I said only difference is that locker and some specs like height and width and weight .
@@ArizonaKid Hello, thank you very much for your prompt response and your honesty! The truth is that thanks to your videos I have learned a lot about ATV's and I only had that doubt... Thank you for your honesty! Greetings from Alexandria Virginia.
New friend. Gail's Southern Living's husband. Hope you hit your 1k soon. 985
Thank you so much , I will return favor . You guys are awesome !!
Please tell me the name of that paint job. It's perfect for the desert. Thank You.
Oh man ?? Never thought about name of camo , says Honda Phantom Camo . Hope that helps
Do you still have the Rancher, and if so, how's everything with it ?
Was never mine , I stored for my nephew and we ride together. He still has and will maybe do a video update on miles and how it’s doing. . He isn’t good about maintenance and it’s still running strong !! Just goes to show ya how tuff Hondas are
That ES system scares me...
Ya this rancher is my nephew and it’s good for him but I have the foot shift on mine
Hey man I need your opinion! I have been offered to trade in my Rancher 2000 350 ES for a brand new Rancher 2020 420 EPS foot shift. I would pay 4200$ in exchange (will get 3700$ for the 350ES and the 420 FM is 7780 $) should I do it?
Sounds like a good deal . But it’s all up to you buddy . Do you want new or keep the old .
@@ArizonaKid well, I would like to have EPS. And I could transfer my alu rims with the new tires to the new bike.
@@NilsKall I think you just said what you wanted . Get the new one 😉
Have a 2015 love it except rear drum brakes wtf honda it's not 1975